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The Global Family Think Tank, helping with Succession Planning and Legacy
The Global Family Think Tank, helping with Succession Planning and Legacy

THE GLOBAL FAMILY BUSINESS
THINK TANK

Family Business United brings the global family business community together on a regular basis to share their thoughts in our ‘Family Business Think Tank’ which gauges the global opinion on family business matters.

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The thoughts of our Global panel members generates thought leadership pieces on broad topics of interest to the sector on how things are evolving and may have an impact on family businesses and their decision-making over the next few years. 

The individuals included in the ‘Think Tank’ panel are all leading academics, advisers, consultants and practitioners in the family business sector together with a number of leading family business CEO’s who collectively share their thoughts and help us determine the state of play of the family business sector globally. 

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Family Business United Launches Inaugural Global Think Tank Findings

Family Business United Launches Inaugural Global Think Tank Findings

Here at Family Business United we are delighted to announce the launch of our inaugural Global Family Business Think Tank Report which...

Think Tank - Editor's Pick

Are Family Business Boards Sufficiently Diverse In Their Composition?

Are Family Business Boards Sufficiently Diverse In Their Composition?

Within the confines of family businesses, the composition of the board plays a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of success. In...

Will There Be Women Family Business Leaders In The Next Few Years?

Will There Be Women Family Business Leaders In The Next Few Years?

The dynamic landscape of family businesses worldwide is seeing a growing acceptance of women leaders at the helm. As societies evolve and...

Do Governments & Policy Makers Do Enough To Support Family Firms?

Do Governments & Policy Makers Do Enough To Support Family Firms?

Governments and policy makers play a crucial role in fostering the growth and sustainability of family businesses, recognising their...

Is Succession More Difficult For Multi-Generational Family Firms?

Is Succession More Difficult For Multi-Generational Family Firms?

Succession planning is a crucial element for the sustained success of family firms, as it involves the strategic transfer of leadership...

Are Family Firms Becoming More Innovative With Their Governance?

Are Family Firms Becoming More Innovative With Their Governance?

In family businesses the interplay between traditional values, succession planning, family dynamics, roles and responsibilities and...

Is Getting Communication Right In Family Firms One Of The Biggest Issues?

Is Getting Communication Right In Family Firms One Of The Biggest Issues?

Effective communication is the cornerstone of success for family firms, playing a pivotal role in fostering and building cohesion, trust,...

Are Family Firms With Clear Purpose & Values More Likely To Successfully Survive?

Are Family Firms With Clear Purpose & Values More Likely To Successfully Survive?

Unlike publicly traded corporations and their nonfamily counterparts, family firms often prioritise a unique set of values that transcend...

Do Family Firms Embrace Their Narrative For Competitive Advantage?

Do Family Firms Embrace Their Narrative For Competitive Advantage?

Far beyond a mere recounting of events, storytelling in the context of family businesses becomes a powerful tool for shaping narratives,...

Do Family Firms Need To Evolve To Meet The Needs Of The Next Gen?

Do Family Firms Need To Evolve To Meet The Needs Of The Next Gen?

The world is changing at a significant pace and that is certainly changing the way that all businesses operate, and that includes those...

Read the 2024 Global Family Business Think Tank Report by clicking on any of the images below (pdf)

Submit Your Answers For The Autumn 2024 Global Family Business Think Tank Report

Q1 - Is the three circle family business model still relevant today?
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Q2 - Can family conflicts significantly hinder the growth of a family business?
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Q3 - Do family businesses struggle to separate family and business matters?
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Q4 - Are family businesses more likely to prioritise long-term stability over short-term profits?
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Q5 - Is it necessary for family businesses to separate family and business finances?
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Q6 - Should family businesses implement professional development programmes for next-generation leaders?
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Q7 - Can the involvement of multiple generations in a family business create more innovation?
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Q8 - Is maintaining a balance between family and business priorities a major challenge for family business leaders?
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Q9 - Is building trust within the family critical to the success of a family business?
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Q10 - Is building trust within the family critical to the success of a family business?
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Q11 - Is trust among stakeholders a significant factor in the long-term success of a family business?
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Q12 - Do family businesses spend enough time on long term strategic planning?
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Q13 - Have we adequately defined what it means to be an effective owner of a family business?
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Q14 - Is it important for owners to align on how deeply they should engage with the family business?
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Family Business United (‘FBU’) is an unparalleled rallying point and voice for the global family business community and an invaluable source of insight into the sector.  FBU is a resource for all, family businesses of all sizes and sectors, and their advisers, helping to raise the profile of the family business sector and to encourage greater awareness of the contribution that family firms make to the global economy through employment, income generation, wealth creation and charitable endeavours.

At FBU, everything we do is about the family business, creating the best resource available to help families in business get access to the resources and support they need to continue their family business journey, wherever it will take them.